Initial Evaluation of Focal Bone Lesions: How Do We Do It?

Abstract

Focal bone lesions are frequent, and management greatly depends on the characteristics of their images. After briefly discussing the required work-up, we analyze the most relevant imaging signs for assessing potential aggressiveness. We also describe the imaging aspects of the various types of lesion matrices and their clinical implications.

Keywords

focal bone lesion - radiographs - computed tomography - magnetic resonance imaging - lesion characterization

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
25. September 2023

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